Harmanpreet Kaur’s Record Century Headlines India’s Big Win Over New Zealand In Tournament Opener
Harmanpreet Kaur has become the first Indian woman to record a century in the T20 format and propelling her team to a 34-run win over New Zealand in the World T20 opener on Friday.
The 29-year-old smashed 103 off 51 balls and her carnage included eight sixes, some of them towering, and seven boundaries. Opting to bat after the coin landed in her favour at the Providence Stadium, Harmanpreet and Jemimah Rodrigues (59 off 45 balls) added 134 runs for the fourth wicket to guide India to an imposing 194 for five in the stipulated 20 overs. In reply, New Zealand were stopped at 160 for nine.
The 10-team tournament is being played as a stand alone event for the first time between Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the West Indies.
A captain's knock from @ImHarmanpreet. First 💯 for India in T20Is & that too at the biggest stage. Well played! 👌 @BCCIWomen @WorldT20 #WT20 pic.twitter.com/XvB0uve32U
— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10) November 9, 2018